The Surface Laptop 4 is, as its name suggests, just a straight-up clamshell-style laptop. All of the other Surfaces (the Surface Pro, the Surface Go, and the Surface Book) are futuristic 2-in-1 detachable machines. The Surface Laptop and the Surface Laptop Go are the youngest members of Microsoft’s Surface family of Windows devices, but they've quickly become the bread and butter.

It’s ideal for general-purpose computing on a big screen. The Surface Laptop 4 now cinches an Editors’ Choice award as our top pick among premium 15-inch models. New for 2021, processor options from both AMD and Intel make this fourth-generation laptop's performance even better. With two color options and excellent build quality, it’s a standout big-screen notebook. The 15-inch version of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (starts at $1,299 $1,499 as tested) offers one of the most refined computing experiences of any Windows laptop. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.

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